The Digital Examen

When we think of the future, it’s easy to be overcome with anxiety, uncertainty, and weariness. But if we are willing to pause, God offers our busy souls a tangible hope for tomorrow.
In the final episode of The Digital Examen’s five-part miniseries, Jay Y. Kim welcomes pastor and author Faith Eury Cho for a conversation about how cultivating our friendship with God equips us for the future in today’s world. Sharing wisdom from her book Experiencing Friendship with God, Cho shows how Scripture teaches us how to navigate the unknown by trusting God’s guiding presence.
Together, Kim and Cho reflect on how spiritual “arrival” is a myth, how holy pauses in everyday life open us to God’s presence, and why real purpose is discovered through intimacy, not achievement. Whether we are washing dishes, shuttling kids, starting over, or feeling like we’ve missed God’s ideal path for our life, they discuss how we can find meaning and God’s timely grace in every season.
Through stories, practical ideas, and a vision for everyday companionship with the Holy Spirit, this episode invites you to embrace the mystery, let go of ego, and find courage in God’s loving presence for what’s ahead.
If you’re ready to slow down, reflect, and explore the gift of an examined life, check out Jay Y. Kim’s newest book, The Pace of Peace.
This episode highlights the following themes:
How friendship, not performance, shapes our future with God
Why arrival is a myth and how purpose can be found in every season
How even mistakes and missteps hold meaning in God’s presence
Links from this episode: 
Learn more about Faith Eury Cho
Read Experiencing Friendship with God by Faith Eury Cho
Read the transcript here
Learn more about The Digital Examen
Learn more about your host, Jay Y. Kim
Listen to Meditations from The Digital Examen
Download a Guide to The Examen
Continue attuning to God’s pace by reading Jay Y. Kim’s new book, The Pace of Peace. Drawing on the Prayer of Examen developed by Ignatius of Loyola as a framework for all of life, Kim guides readers through the movements of this ancient prayer practice—invitation, gratitude, reflection, confession, and looking forward—to point us toward the antidotes for the aches of our distracted age. 
Credits:
✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPEXAMEN40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.
✅ Consulting Producer: Helen Lee
✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Travis Albritton
✅ Assistant Producer: Jack Reece
✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts
✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne
✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard and Elsbette San Blas
✅ Theme Song: "For They Will Inherit the Earth" by Stephen Keech
Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
As an Amazon Affiliate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.

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The path to healing can begin with one small yet essential step: confession. But how do we find the courage to be truly seen by God and others in our confession?
In this episode of The Digital Examen’s five-part miniseries, Jay Y. Kim welcomes Ericka Andersen, journalist and author of Freely Sober, for a vulnerable conversation about addiction, secrecy, and the freedom that blossoms from honest confession. Drawing from her own sobriety journey, Andersen reveals how fear and shame keep so many from being truly seen by God and others.
Together, Kim and Andersen discuss the power of telling the truth about our hidden lives, how communities of faith can be a place of deep empathy rather than judgment, and what it means to live out confession both with others and God. Through personal stories and gentle encouragement, they invite everyone struggling in the shadows to take one small step and discover how honesty leads to healing.
For those who carry secrets, long for relief from shame, or are searching for a safe place to come into the light, this episode is a practical, hope-filled reminder that you are not alone and there is grace waiting for you. 
If you’re ready to slow down, reflect, and explore the gift of an examined life, check out Jay Y. Kim’s upcoming book, The Pace of Peace.
This episode highlights the following themes:
Why secrecy keeps us captive and how confession leads to freedom
How authentic communities reflect grace and foster healing
God’s nearness in moments of honesty, imperfection, and trust
Links from this episode: 
Learn more about Ericka Andersen
Read Freely Sober by Ericka Andersen
Read the transcript here
Learn more about The Digital Examen
Learn more about your host, Jay Y. Kim
Listen to Meditations from The Digital Examen
Download a Guide to The Examen
Continue attuning to God’s pace by reading Jay Y. Kim’s new book, The Pace of Peace. Drawing on the Prayer of Examen developed by Ignatius of Loyola as a framework for all of life, Kim guides readers through the movements of this ancient prayer practice—invitation, gratitude, reflection, confession, and looking forward—to point us toward the antidotes for the aches of our distracted age. 
Credits:
✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPEXAMEN40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.
✅ Consulting Producer: Helen Lee
✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Travis Albritton
✅ Assistant Producer: Jack Reece
✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts
✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne
✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard and Elsbette San Blas
✅ Theme Song: "For They Will Inherit the Earth" by Stephen Keech
Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

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The Prayer of Examen invites us to honest reflection—naming and facing our pain, shame, and heartache. But how do we reflect in a way that is also open to God’s comfort and reassuring love?
In this episode of The Digital Examen’s five-part miniseries, host Jay Y. Kim sits down with Ken Shigematsu, author and senior pastor at Tenth Church in Vancouver, for an honest conversation about reflection, pain, and grace. Drawing from his book, Now I Become Myself, and years of pastoral experience, Shigematsu offers gentle wisdom to help us face our moments of disappointment, regret, and heartbreak and experience relief in God’s loving presence.
Together, Kim and Shigematsu explore the power of the Examen as both a daily and lifelong practice, the difference between rumination and true reflection, and imaginative ways to embrace God’s love every day. Through stories of personal setbacks, pastoral care, and the companionship of Jesus in hardship, this episode is an invitation to embrace God’s healing presence as we reflect on life’s painful moments.
For more encouragement on slowing down, paying attention, and experiencing God’s loving presence, check out Jay Y. Kim’s upcoming book, The Pace of Peace, which expands on these themes and the wisdom of the Examen for our hurried lives.
This episode highlights the following themes:
Welcoming God into the places of pain and regret
How reflection leads to healing
How God sees us as his beloved children
Links from this episode: 
Learn more about Ken Shigematsu
Read Now I Become Myself by Ken Shigematsu
Learn more about Tenth Church
Read the transcript here
Learn more about The Digital Examen
Learn more about your host, Jay Y. Kim
Listen to Meditations from The Digital Examen
Download a Guide to The Examen
Continue attuning to God’s pace by reading Jay Y. Kim’s new book, The Pace of Peace. Drawing on the Prayer of Examen developed by Ignatius of Loyola as a framework for all of life, Kim guides readers through the movements of this ancient prayer practice—invitation, gratitude, reflection, confession, and looking forward—to point us toward the antidotes for the aches of our distracted age. 
Credits:
✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPEXAMEN40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.
✅ Consulting Producer: Helen Lee
✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Travis Albritton
✅ Assistant Producer: Jack Reece
✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts
✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne
✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard and Elsbette San Blas
✅ Theme Song: "For They Will Inherit the Earth" by Stephen Keech
Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
As an Amazon Affiliate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Do we need to deny our grief in order to be grateful? And what does practicing gratitude look like when we are suffering and in need?
In this episode of The Digital Examen’s special five-part miniseries, host Jay Y. Kim sits down with Drew Hyun to reflect on how gratitude and grief are both essential and inseparable in our spiritual journey. Hyun is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Hope Church NYC, the author of Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude, Grief, and Grace Reflect the Christian Story, and the Executive Director of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, an organization that aims to transform church culture through the multiplication of deeply changed pastors and leaders.
Hyun shares how his story—from early family dynamics, learning emotional health from trusted mentors, and decades of ministry experience—has taught him what gratitude truly means. In this candid conversation, Hyun shares wisdom from his own seasons of depression and struggle, explores how the ancient practice of the Examen helps us “explore the iceberg” of our inner lives, and explains why gratitude is not escapism but a practice that befriends suffering and is open to God’s grace.
If you want to learn how gratitude can both embrace grief and move us towards hope, this conversation is for you.
For more encouragement and practical wisdom on living at God’s peaceful pace, be sure to check out Jay Y. Kim’s upcoming book, The Pace of Peace. Its themes continue the journey begun in this episode, offering a framework for rediscovering attention and presence in a world of distraction.
This episode highlights the following themes:
Why gratitude and grief go hand in hand
How to name cynicism and move toward hope
Practices that ground us in God’s presence, especially in suffering
Links from this episode: 
Learn more about Drew Hyun
Read Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful by Drew Hyun
Read Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero
Read the transcript here
Learn more about The Digital Examen
Learn more about your host, Jay Y. Kim
Listen to Meditations from The Digital Examen
Download a Guide to The Examen
Continue attuning to God’s pace by reading Jay Y. Kim’s new book, The Pace of Peace. Drawing on the Prayer of Examen developed by Ignatius of Loyola as a framework for all of life, Kim guides readers through the movements of this ancient prayer practice—invitation, gratitude, reflection, confession, and looking forward—to point us toward the antidotes for the aches of our distracted age. 
Credits:
✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPEXAMEN40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.
✅ Consulting Producer: Helen Lee
✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Travis Albritton
✅ Assistant Producer: Jack Reece
✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts
✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne
✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard and Elsbette San Blas
✅ Theme Song: "For They Will Inherit the Earth" by Stephen Keech
Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
As an Amazon Affiliate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Our suffering is precious to God. Our suffering also holds a strange invitation to encounter the love of God more deeply and discern his voice more clearly. 
In this episode of The Digital Examen’s special five-part mini-series, host Jay Y. Kim welcomes pastor and author Tyler Staton, who opens up about his cancer journey, discerning God’s familiar voice, and learning what it means to be truly loved.
Together, Kim and Staton break down the myth that God only moves through predictable moments and means. Instead, they explore how his presence meets us through both our formal spiritual practices and all of the moments in between—small interruptions, family commitments, and even seasons of suffering. By sharing personal stories like coaching Little League, Staton shares why practicing ordinary spiritual rhythms, cultivating community, and embracing the unique limitations and opportunities of our season of life can train us to recognize God’s familiar voice and loving presence every day in unexpected ways.
Tune in to discover a vision of faith that is less about striving and more about staying present and open to God’s love, especially when life feels anything but peaceful. 
For deeper reflection and guidance, check out Jay Y. Kim's new book, The Pace of Peace, which invites you to discover the peace and ease of being present, known, and fully loved by God.
This episode highlights the following themes:
How to invite God’s presence into your everyday life
Why we often miss God’s familiar voice
How to believe God’s love for us when we have nothing to offer
Links from this episode: 
Learn more about Tyler Staton
Check out The Familiar Stranger and After Amen by Tyler Staton
Read the transcript here
Learn more about The Digital Examen
Learn more about your host, Jay Y. Kim
Listen to Meditations from The Digital Examen
Download a Guide to The Examen
Continue attuning to God’s pace by reading Jay Y. Kim’s new book, The Pace of Peace. Drawing on the Prayer of Examen developed by Ignatius of Loyola as a framework for all of life, Kim guides readers through the movements of this ancient prayer practice—invitation, gratitude, reflection, confession, and looking forward—to point us toward the antidotes for the aches of our distracted age. 
Credits:
✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPEXAMEN40 for 40% off and free US shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.
✅ Consulting Producer: Helen Lee
✅ Producers: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Travis Albritton
✅ Assistant Producer: Jack Reece
✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts
✅ Social Media Manager: Makayla Payne
✅ Podcast Art: Kate Lillard and Elsbette San Blas
✅ Theme Song: "For They Will Inherit the Earth" by Stephen Keech
Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
As an Amazon Affiliate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands